BlackBerry 6720
#11809
Plum Switch
#11152Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 6720
Plum Switch
Performance
18.215.0
Camera
2.52.5
Display
5.714.0
Battery
1.63.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.820.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
3.86.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry 6720 features a larger 3.0-inch monochrome display with a resolution of 160 x 160 pixels, while the Plum Switch has a smaller 1.77-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 160 x 240 pixels, offering better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BlackBerry has 16MB of storage and 16MB of RAM, significantly less than the Plum Switch's 1GB ROM and 512MB RAM, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices lack rear and selfie cameras, limiting their photography options.
- The Plum Switch is equipped with a 430mAh battery, providing a longer usage time compared to the unspecified battery capacity of the BlackBerry 6720.
- The BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS, while the Plum Switch's software details are not specified, but it supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, unlike the BlackBerry.
- Overall, the Plum Switch offers a more modern software experience and better connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 6720
Plum Switch
General
Release Date
2003
2012
Announced
2003
2012
Description
N/A
A202 - Single SIM
Display
Size
3"
1.77"
Type
Monochrome
TFT
Resolution
160 x 160 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~75 ppi density)
160 x 240 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~163 ppi density)
PPI
160
160
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6276
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
16MB 1MB RAM
1GB ROM, 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
430 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 430 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
121 x 77 x 18 mm (4.76 x 3.03 x 0.71 in)
106.1 x 37 x 13.8 mm (4.18 x 1.46 x 0.54 in)
Weight
138 g
106 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Black, Blue, Green, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Mi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
No
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A